Conor McGregor has revealed {that a} toe damage pressured him to withdraw from the upcoming UFC 303 occasion on June 29, the place he was scheduled to face Michael Chandler.
McGregor was scheduled to face sixth-ranked light-weight contender Chandler, however the first signal the battle was in hassle was the abrupt cancellation of his press convention in Dublin on June 3 and no speedy Present any clarification.
The battle was canceled final week and UFC gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was chosen to face prime challenger Jiri Prochazka in Las Vegas.
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McGregor insists he was “absolutely ready” for the battle, however the surprising occurred.
“That is completely heartbreaking,” he stated in a social media submit.
“We misplaced focus and had been coaching with out full protecting gear and I hit my toe from my elbow and my toe was clear. It may take a number of weeks – that is it.”
He added: “I am unable to show to my staff or the followers that I let a stroll get in the way in which once more. That stroll has been seen. The subsequent stroll has to and can be 100 per cent Conor McGregor.
“The followers deserve it and we had been shut. A bit lapse in focus, accidents. That is it. Be taught the lesson and transfer on. I am going to get it again.”
He insists he’ll nonetheless return to the Octagon, even when it isn’t in opposition to Michael Chandler.
“I’ve two video games left on my contract,” he stated. “I’ll shine. I’ve to take my time.
“I will be again. See you quickly. See you on the prime of the mountain. Chandler or not.”
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Shedding McGregor, who has not competed within the Octagon for 3 years, is a blow to the UFC. Though he’s 35 years outdated and has handed his prime, he nonetheless has a powerful attraction.
The UFC is at a crossroads, with stars like McGregor, Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes both coming to the top of their careers or already retiring.
There’s a group of younger fighters nonetheless constructing their fan base, and the UFC is relying on them to steer the following era.
